Antenatal Care

Postnatal Care

Whooping cough immunisation

Lactation Advice

Tongue Tie Release

Implanon Insertion, Removal and Replacement

IUD Insertion, Removal and Replacement

Contraceptive Advice

Fertility issues

Menopause

Breast care

Pap Smears

Antenatal Care

The Western Medical Centre is affliated with and provide share care with the Royal Women's Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Mercy Hospital (Heidelberg and Werribee).

Shared Maternity Care means that during your pregnancy you can see the same GP obstetrician for most of your pregnancy visits with some visits at the hospital. Together, the hospital and your GP will ‘share your care’. The birth of your baby is at the public hospital of your choice.

The first antenatal visit is quite complex and we kindly request that you book a double appointment (30mins).

Share care Doctors

Dr Gretel Heitbaum

Dr Khueenie Cheong

Dr Christine Longman

Dr Jessica Wrigley

Dr Naima Rahman

For more information about Share care with Royal Women's Hospital RWH Click here

Postnatal Care

Following the birth of your baby, the mother’s post natal care and the care of your newborn baby can be handled by your family GP at The Western Medical Centre.

A six week post natal check up needs to be booked in advance as a double appointment (30mins). It includes both mother and child.

If you would like your newborn child to have their 6 week immunisation at the time of this visit please advise our receptionist at the time of booking.

Whooping cough immunisation

We recommend immunising new parents and grandparents for Whooping cough.

You can book an appointment directly with our nurses Debbie and Julie.

Lactation Advice

Tongue Tie Release

Dr Andrew Kerwin performs tongue tie releases.

This is a procedure required where young babies have a membrane restricting tongue movement with feeding. This is done as soon as possible once it has been identified after birth. Often you will be referred by the local Maternal Health Nurse or Midwife.